Class 10 Economics – Chapter: Development
Max Marks: 30 Time: 1 Hour
General Instruc ons:
All ques ons are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each ques on.
Answer briefly and to the point.
Sec on A: Mul ple Choice Ques ons (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
Q1. Which one of the following is most likely to be a development goal for a rural landless
labourer?
A) More days of work and be er wages
B) High family income
C) Comfortable house
D) Opportunity to become an entrepreneur
Q2. What is per capita income?
A) Income of each individual
B) Na onal income divided by total popula on
C) Average income of the working popula on
D) None of the above
Q3. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Human Development Index
(HDI)?
A) It includes only per capita income
B) It includes life expectancy and educa on only
C) It includes income, educa on, and health indicators
D) It is prepared by the World Bank
Q4. What does sustainable development refer to?
A) Maximum use of natural resources
B) Development at the cost of the environment
C) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future
genera ons
D) Economic development only
Q5. Which organiza on publishes the World Development Report?
A) IMF
B) UNESCO
C) UNDP
D) World Bank
Sec on B: Short Answer Ques ons (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
(Answer each in 50–80 words.)
Q6. Define literacy rate and how it affects the development of a country.
Q7. Men on any three limita ons of per capita income as an indicator of development.
Q8. Compare the development goals of a rich urban businessman and a farmer from a
drought-prone region.
Sec on C: Case-Based Ques on (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
Read the passage and answer the ques ons that follow:
Different people have different development goals. What may be development for one may
not be development for the other. For example, industrialists may want more dams for
electricity, while tribal communi es may be displaced due to such projects and oppose
them.
Q9.
a) Why are the development goals of different groups o en conflic ng? (2)
b) How do dams create development for one sec on and problems for another? (2)
c) Suggest any two ways to ensure that development is inclusive. (2)
Sec on D: Long Answer Ques ons (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
(Answer in 120–150 words.)
Q10.
Explain the concept of sustainable development. Why is it important? Discuss with
examples. Also men on any three steps that can be taken to promote sustainable
development in India.
Class 10 – Social Science (Economics)
Chapter: Development
Time Allowed: 1 Hour Maximum Marks: 30
General Instruc ons:
This ques on paper consists of four sec ons – A, B, C, and D.
All ques ons are compulsory.
Marks for each ques on are indicated against them.
Read each ques on carefully and answer to the point.
Sec on A: Mul ple Choice Ques ons (MCQs) – (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
(Choose the most appropriate op on for each ques on.)
1. Which of the following is the most comprehensive indicator of a country's development,
considering economic, social, and environmental factors?
a) Gross Domes c Product (GDP) b) Per Capita Income
c) Human Development Index (HDI) d) Net Na onal Product (NNP)
2. Which of the following is not a typical feature of a developed country?
a) High per capita income b) High literacy rate
c) Low life expectancy d) Advanced healthcare services
3. Public facili es are vital for development primarily because:
a) They increase government revenue.
b) Essen al services like health and educa on may not be affordable privately.
c) They lead to industrializa on without environmental consequences.
d) They mainly benefit wealthier popula ons.
4. The concept of sustainable development focuses on:
a) Maximizing economic growth without restric ons.
b) Mee ng present needs without compromising future genera ons.
c) Priori zing the environment at the cost of growth.
d) Rapid industrial expansion regardless of impact.
5. The phrase "income and other criteria" in development means:
a) Only income defines development.
b) Development should be limited to financial gains.
c) Health, educa on, and security are equally important indicators.
d) Natural resource income alone determines development.
6. Why is per capita income considered an incomplete measure of development?
a) It’s difficult to calculate.
b) It includes non-monetary services.
c) It masks income inequali es and disparity.
d) It only counts agricultural income.
7. Which of the following best reflects the development goal of a rural landless labourer?
a) Higher support prices for crops
b) More work opportuni es and be er wages
c) Easy loans for star ng big businesses
d) Access to luxury educa on for children
8. The total income of a na on divided by its popula on is called:
a) Na onal Income b) Gross Domes c Product (GDP)
c) Per Capita Income d) Net Na onal Product (NNP)
9. As per NEP 2020's inclusive vision, “Development for All” refers to:
a) Economic growth for only the rich
b) Equal access to benefits and opportuni es for all groups
c) GDP growth without regard for society or environment
d) Focusing only on urban development
10. Literacy rate measures the percentage of literate popula on aged:
a) 5 years and above b) 6 years and above
c) 7 years and above d) 10 years and above
Sec on B: Short Answer Ques ons – (2 × 3 = 6 Marks)
(Answer each in about 50–70 words.)
11. Define the term Development. How can development goals vary from person to person? Explain with an
example. (3 marks)
12. What are Public Facili es? Why are they essen al for na onal development? Men on any two
examples. (3 marks)
Sec on C: Long Answer Ques on – (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
(Answer in about 100–120 words.)
13. "The Human Development Index (HDI) is a be er measure of development than per capita income."
Do you agree? Jus fy your answer by comparing the key aspects of both indicators. (6 marks)
Sec on D: Long Answer Ques on – (1 × 8 = 8 Marks)
(Answer in about 120–150 words.)
14. Define Sustainable Development. Why is it necessary in today’s world? Illustrate your answer with
examples. Also, suggest three measures that can be adopted to promote sustainable development in India.
(8 marks)